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Director of Operations

Corecruitment Ltd
London · posted 19 August 2026
Location
London, City of London
Category
Catering and Hospitality

Operations Director – Heritage Casual Dining

London | Hybrid

Up to £140,000 + Bonus + Benefits



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I'm working with one of the UK's best-known hospitality brands on the search for an Operations Director to join the executive leadership team during an exciting period of growth and evolution.

This is a business with a strong heritage, an established national estate and ambitious plans for the future. They are looking for an experienced operational leader who can balance strategy with execution, build high-performing teams and create a culture of accountability, consistency and commercial excellence across a multi-site operation.

This is a genuine executive-level opportunity where you'll play a key role in shaping the future direction of the business, working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team.


The role will include:

  • Leading and developing a senior multi-site operations team.
  • Driving commercial performance across a national estate.
  • Taking full ownership of operational KPIs, P&L, labour and profitability.
  • Embedding operational excellence, consistency and best practice.
  • Improving customer experience and operational standards.
  • Partnering with multiple support functions to deliver business strategy.
  • Developing future leaders and strengthening succession planning.
  • Supporting business transformation and future growth initiatives.


We're looking to speak with candidates who have:

  • Significant senior leadership experience within branded multi-site hospitality.
  • A strong commercial background with full P&L accountability.
  • Experience leading large, geographically dispersed operational teams.
  • A proven track record of improving performance, standards and profitability.
  • Experience delivering change, transformation or business growth.
  • A hands-on leadership style with the ability to influence at executive level. xwzovoh


This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Operations Director who enjoys building teams, improving performance and helping shape the future of a well-established hospitality business.


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